CODE: 785.361-022Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): SHOP TAILOR (garment; retail trade)

Performs specialized hand and machine sewing operations in manufacture of made-to-measure or ready-to-wear clothing, applying knowledge of garment construction and fabrics: Trims and shapes edges of garment parts preparatory to sewing and cuts excess material from seam edges, using shears or knife. Fits collar facing to underfacing, trims edge of undercollar with shears, and sews undercollar to collar. Bastes collar or sleeves to coat body and sews collar or sleeves to coat with permanent stitches. Stitches shoulder padding, coat facing, and lining together at armhole. Bastes and sews canvas material in various coat parts, such as undercollar, shoulder, and front edge. Joins shoulder padding to coat with basting stitches. May sew on buttons and make buttonholes to finish suits. May be designated according to tasks performed or garments sewn as Coat Baster (garment; retail trade); Coat Padder (garment; retail trade); Collar Setter (garment; retail trade); Lapel Padder (garment; retail trade); Sleeve Tailor (garment; retail trade); Suit Finisher (garment; retail trade). May be designated: Top-Collar Maker (garment; retail trade); Undercollar Baster (garment; retail trade); Undercollar Maker (garment; retail trade); Vest Tailor (garment; retail trade).
GOE: 05.05.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 89505A Shop and Alteration Tailors